HSL(231, 40%, 12%)
Very Dark Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,40%,12%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 40%, 12%) | color: hsl(231, 40%, 12%) | |
| HEX | #12162B | color: #12162B | |
| RGB | rgb(18, 22, 43) | color: rgb(18, 22, 43) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 49%, 0%, 83%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 58%, 17%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 7% 83%) | color: hwb(230 7% 83%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2082 0.0421 274.03) | color: oklch(0.2082 0.0421 274.03) | |
| Lab | lab(7.92 5.44 -14.86) | color: lab(7.92 5.44 -14.86) | |
| LCH | lch(7.92 15.82 290.11) | color: lch(7.92 15.82 290.11) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#141426 — rgb(20, 20, 38)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#141325 — rgb(20, 19, 37)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#122221 — rgb(18, 34, 33)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 40%, 12%);
text
color: hsl(231, 40%, 12%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 40%, 12%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 40%, 32%), hsl(231, 40%, 12%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 40%, 12%), hsl(231, 40%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #12162B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,40%,12%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 40%, 12%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 40%, 12%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 40%, 12%)?
HEX: #12162B | RGB: rgb(18, 22, 43) | CMYK: 58%, 49%, 0%, 83% | HSV: 230°, 58%, 17%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #12162B?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 40%, 12%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 231°, 351°, and 111°. For analogous combinations, try hues 201° and 261°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(231, 40%, 12%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 40%, 12%); — As HEX: color: #12162B; — As RGB: color: rgb(18, 22, 43); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,40%,12%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 40%, 12%);